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Museum
817 Main St.
Antioch, Illinois
Hours: Sat 11AM - 3 PM
Other Times by Appointment |
Meeting House
977 Main St.
Antioch, Illinois
1st Saturday of Month
11 AM - 3 PM
Other Times by Appointment |
Archive Center
965 Main St.
Antioch, Illinois
1st Saturday of Month
11 AM - 3 PM
Mon - Wed by Appointment |
Welcome to the Lakes Region Historical Society. Dedicated to preserving the rich history of the northern Lake County, Illinois, region.
May 23rd, 2013
Membership Meeting
at the Meeting House 6:30 PM -- Diane Dretske of the Lake County Discover Museum presents
Exploring Lake County History
June 27th, 2013
Membership Meeting
at the Meeting House 6:30 PM -- Leslie Klocek of the Button Room Museum in Gurnee presents
"All About Buttons"
June 27th, 2013
Membership Meeting at the Meeting House 6:30 PM -- Leslie Klocek of the Button Room Museum in Gurnee presents
"All About Buttons"
July 4th, 2013
Post Parade Open House at the Museum
817 Main St - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free Cookies and Punch
July 4th, 2013 and Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 and 10
Grand Opening of the Fund Raiser
Ladies Attire of the Civil War
Meeting House - 977 Main Street
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for this Special 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with a display of Authentic Civil War Gowns, Bonnets, Shoes and other Accessories.
You'll never have a chance to see so many wonderful items so close up. You'll be amazed by the fabrics, construction and history of these incredible garments.
Donation: $5.00 - Free Parking
October 19th & 20th, 2013
Annual Collector's Show - Meeting House
Come and See the Oddities and Treasures People Collect! Past displays have included purses, medical quackery, hat pins, frogs, Native American artifacts, toys, gumball machines, tea cups, wooden shoes, and family history.
For more information on entering your collection for prizes in the "People's Choices Awards," call the Historical Society Office at 847.395.4912 or call Margaret Cole at 847.395.0172. You can also send Margaret an e-mail
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September 21 , 2013
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Meeting House - 817 Main Street
Watch this space for more details or subscribe to our digital newsletter.
September 26 th, 2013
Membership Meeting at the Meeting House 6:30 PM -- Program to Be Advised
October 4th, 5th, 6th
4th Annual Lakes Region Historical Society Quilt Show -- Meeting House
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Raffle: Handmade Quilt from
the Bi-State Quilters
Donation: $2.00 - Free Parking
For additional information, or to make reservations for events, please call 847-395-4912 or
send an e-mail to:
info@lakesregionhistory.org
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RAISE THE ROOF! |
YOUR GENEROUS DONATION CAN HELP
SHELTER OUR HISTORY FOR YEARS TO COME!
In the fall of 2010, the Lakes Region Historical Society became aware that the museum building at 817 Main St. was in need of a new roof.
The previous roof was installed when the Antioch School was renovated in 1979-80 and has served us well, but the task of "Raising the Roof" (as our campaign is titled) will require the help of our friends both inside and outside the Antioch community to reach our $25,000 goal which will also allow for some other needed work such as tuck pointing the brick façade.
Many of you have generously contributed to the collection and have already visited the museum, and we appreciate everything that has been done, but we now ask you to help us to continue to offer this educational experience to the community.
The museum is open every Saturday from 11 am until 3 pm and admission is always free. We routinely take Scout and school groups through the building on tours and also offer tours by appointment.
In an effort to preserve, protect and present the history of our beloved Antioch and the Chain-O-Lakes we are asking for your monetary support toward the cost of a new roof.
We would also like to invite you, your family, and your friends, to visit the museum for a private tour in the near future. Please call 847-395-4912 to schedule a tour.
Thank you in advance for any help that you may be able to give. Please send any donation to: Lakes Region Historical Society, 965 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002
Please see the entire list Lakes Region Historical Society activities on our calendar page and then call 847-395-4912 if you have questions or to place your reservation when reservations are required.
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